Many great TV shows have come and gone over the last 10 years, each bringing its own unique cast of characters to the screen.

This year brought us a lot of great television—and with it, some of the most compelling characters in recent memory. There were silent-but-sweet teenage crushes; sharp-tongued Southern charmers; and ...

Though it’s still early in its first season, I Love LA is already being compared to previous character-driven sitcoms about aimless young people in big cities, namely Girls — only there’s an element ...